Every Monday                                                                      10:30AM and 12:30PM
Toe Jam Puppet Band
Cost: Zoo admission + $5/family
 
Sing, dance and play the hour away with the Toe Jam Puppet Band!  Please Note: Toe Jam Puppet Band will take a break during the month of December and return in January 2011.  Join us for Milk & Cookies on December 6, 13 and 20!
 

Every Thursday at 10:30AM
Toddler Tales
Cost: Free with zoo admission
 
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the Zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 - 5. 
 

Deadline: Thursday, November 11 at 5:00PM
Buttonwood Park Zoo Animal Poetry Contest: Animals of the Wildlife Carousel
 
The Buttonwood Park Zoological Society invites students in grades 4, 5, and 6 to write a poem about one of the animals featured on our new Wildlife Carousel.  The poem can be about the carousel animal itself or the real animal it represents.  Poems can address any aspect of the animal, for example: how it looks, acts, sounds or why it is important to the environment, or why you like it so much, etc.  All poems must be received at the Zoo by Thursday, November 11 at 5:00PM.  For more information, please visit www.bpzoo.org.
 

Saturday, November 13                                                            1:00PM-4:00PM 
Cub Scouts - Wildlife Conservation Pin and Belt Loop Program

Specially designed for Cub Scouts, this program will cover all prerequisites for a pin and belt loop in Wildlife Conservation.  For more details or to register, please visit "Programs for Cub Scouts" at www.narragansettbsa.org.
 

Saturday, November 27                                                     1:00PM-2:30PM
Winter is for the Birds!
Members: $10/family
Non-members: $20/family
 
Would you like to make your yard more wildlife-friendly? Does it really matter what birdseed mix you use? Join us for this family workshop to learn about the food, water and habitat needs of our feathered friends. We'll wrap up the workshop by making a wood and Plexiglas bird feeder to take home. The program fee includes 1 bird feeder kit per family. Additional kits will be available for purchase the day of the workshop at $6 each. Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
 

Sunday, November 28                                                        2:00PM-4:00PM
Holiday Wreath Workshop
Members: $15/family
Non-members: $25/family
 
Start the winter season with a homemade wreath! We'll start with a pre-made balsam wreath and use natural items (pine cones, berries) and holiday elements (ribbon, ornaments) to craft your family's one-of-a-kind seasonal decoration. The program fee includes 1 balsam wreath per family. Additional undecorated wreaths will be available the day of the workshop for $10 each.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.

December 2010 Events at the Buttonwood Park Zoo

Toe Jam Puppet Band
No Toe Jam during the month of December.

Please Note: Toe Jam Puppet Band will take a break during the month of December and return in January 2011.  Join us for Milk & Cookies on December 6, 13 and 20!
 

Every Thursday                                                                     10:30AM
Toddler Tales
Cost: Free with zoo admission
 
Enjoy a zooper fun story time at the zoo! Toddler Tales is free with zoo admission and includes a snack and a craft/activity. Recommended for ages 3 - 5.  Please note: there will be no Toddler Tales December 16, 23 and 30. 
 

Saturday, December 4                                                        2:00PM
Merry TubaChristmas
Free admission to the zoo for the performance
 
Buttonwood Park Zoo is thrilled to host its fourth annual Merry TubaChristmas concert.  Get into the spirit like never before with a unique musical experience that's fun for all ages.  Listen to your favorite Christmas carols and sing along as local tuba and euphonium players of all ages perform these specially arranged tunes.  Be sure to bundle up for this outdoor performance.  Interested musicians, please call (508) 991 - 6178 x 31 for more information. 
 

Saturdays, December 4, 11 & 18                                      9:00AM
Breakfast with Santa
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
 
Sign up early!  Dine on a hot breakfast buffet with Santa and have your picture taken with him.  Photo, gift from Santa, train ride and admission to the zoo for the day, is included in program price.  Participants must pre- register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.  

 

Saturdays, December 11 and 18                                      5:30PM
Pizza Party with Santa
Zoo Members: $13/person
Non- Members: $16/person
Children under 1 are free
 
Party with your favorite holiday characters, including Santa, Frosty & Rudolph!  Pizza dinner, train ride and a craft with Mrs. Claus included.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.  
 

Saturdays, December 11 and 18                                       1:00PM & 3:00PM
Sundays, December 5, 12, and 19                                    1:00PM & 3:00PM
Milk and Cookies with Santa
Zoo Members: $6/person
Non-Members: $9/person
Children under 1 are free
 
Visit with Santa before he makes his annual trip.  Enjoy cookies and milk and then pose with Santa for a photo.  A small gift and a train ride will be given to each child.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.



Mondays, December 6, 13, 20                                          12:30PM
Milk and Cookies with Santa
Zoo Members: $6/person
Non-Members: $9/person
Children under 1 are free
 
Visit with Santa before he makes his annual trip.  Enjoy cookies and milk and then pose with Santa for a photo.  A small gift and a train ride will be given to each child.  Participants must pre-register and pay in advance by calling (508) 991-4556 or by visiting www.bpzoo.org.
 
 
Please remember the zoo is closed for Thanksgiving (November 25th), Christmas (December 25th ), and New Year's Day (January 1st).